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Democrats are hopeful they can take both chambers from Republicans in an election that is largely a referendum on President Donald Trump’s policies.
\n\nPolls have opened in Maine, North Carolina and Ohio, three states with Senate races that could determine control of the chamber.
\n\nIn Maine, Sen. Susan Collins — the only Senate Republican representing a state Trump lost in 2024 — is seeking a sixth term in the Senate in a tight race against Democrat Troy Jackson.
\n\nIn Ohio, Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed in 2025 after Vice President JD Vance vacated his seat, is locked in a close race against Democratic former Sen. Sherrod Brown.
\n\nAnd in North Carolina, Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper is facing former RNC chairman Michael Whatley in a seat Democrats are hoping to flip after GOP Sen. Thom Tillis said he would retire.
\n\nFlash flooding, heavy rainfall and tornadoes have forced election officials in three different regions across the United States to move polling locations, scrambling Election Day plans in hot-button races.
\n\nAt least seventeen polling locations were moved in five Florida counties — including Brevard County, Indian River County, St. Lucie County, Martin County and Palm Beach County — after…
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